Buck began his story as a professional motocross racer riding the circuit for over a decade  He received a full ride with the Honda team through the West Coast Super Cross Series in 2009. He placed his riding career on holdto pursue his love and passion for country music.

Past the corn fields and dirt roads of mid state South Carolina, Carter Lybrand found his love for country music through his musically gifted grandparents.  While in Iraq, this defender of freedom became popular among his comrades for his natural singing ability.  Destined to carve out his own musical journey, Carter began pursuing music professionally in 2019.

Chandler Stephens was born with the love of music in her soul.  At a very young age she began singing in church, and her love for music only expanded from there.

Growing up in Merlin, Ontario, a small Canadian farming community near Chatham, Michelle Wright heard the rhythm & blues and Motown hits coming out of Detroit, just forty-five minutes away. But especially, she heard the strains of country music since her parents were both country performers. "My earliest memories of music are singing in the car or spending the weekend with my father after my parents separated and watching him put on a rhinestone-studded suit to perform in." As a young girl, she tagged along to countless shows. "We were never a family band, but I got a lot of inspiration and encouragement from my mother. That's where my love of country music really began."

The Flat River Band, consisting of three brothers Andy, Chad and Dennijo Sitze, grew up in a multi-generational family band. Performing  alongside their parents and grandparents, they held residencies at Silver Dollar City in Branson, Missouri and at Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Throughout their tenure in music, the Missouri natives have charted #1 hits on the bluegrass gospel charts and have opened for  The Chicks’ Natalie Maines, Alison Krauss, Ricky Skaggs, Rhonda Vincent, TG Sheppard and more.

One of the chosen few to be born in Alabama, Dew Pendleton is a full time singer songwriter Traveling musician husband & father of five, artist who lives on I-65 between Nashville & the gulf coast. He coin phrased the term #hippieredneckgospelove and lives it, writes it, and sings it like his last time every night on stage. Country Soul & rocknroll on top of 3 chords & the truth. Spreading The gospel of Heartaches & an Old Timey Love.

Belleville, Illinois native Brett Sheroky moved to Nashville in 2009 to work as a speech therapist by day and like many, came to Music City with the hopes of pursuing a career in music. Balancing a family and full time job while honing his craft in songwriting was all he knew for so long. With just over 10 years under his belt, his dreams became reality as he signed his first publishing deal with Sea Gayle Music.

Yes, music can heal the soul and do great things for people.  Normally we are introducing you to a new artist in hopes you will become a fan.  But tonight is different. Every day Veterans and First Responders are diagnosed with PTSD. Dealing with an ongoing battle at home doesn't have to happen alone. Service dogs help those that have served us in many ways. Typically the process to obtain a service dog can take 2-5 years. However, with our revolutionary training, through Top Tier K9, the process in getting an essential service dog to a veteran, or first responder in need, is less than six months.

Nashville recording artist, Joe Michaels, formerly known as Joey Dee is an American Country singer-songwriter.  Joe's brand of country pays tribute to America and the icons of Country Music.  His music touches the heart, paying tribute to America's fallen heroes and veterans with his debut single, 13 Folds

With over 13 million streams across all platforms, Christie Huff has been featured on some of the major Spotify and Apple Music playlists and was also featured as the cover image for the PopCo Spotify playlist in 2020.  Christie splits her time between LA and Nashville and is active in both performing and writing.

Signed to Fate Entertainment, the newly formed country-rock infused band, Nashvillains, is made up of veteran musicians and writers Troy Johnson, Brett Boyett, and Scott Lindsey.  Nashvillains’ inception stemmed from the seasoned veterans and musicians shared love of country music and rock and roll. Each member has been successful in their own right before coming together to record their debut full-length studio album, due out in 2021. Collectively, they have written and produced music for feature films, television shows, and major artists like The Chicks, Keith Urban, Cassadee Pope, James Taylor, Lauren Alaina, among many more.

Born in Seattle and surrounded by her talented musical family, Minnie Murphy's style was uniquely developed by listening to her mother’s jazz records, her father’s Celtic country style, and her Australian sister, Jamie O’Neal's country-rock hits.  She is a remarkable vocal stylist who truly defies genres and artist comparison.  Minnie was a signed Sony writer at the age of 17, where her musical roots first developed. For over a decade, she has been in Nashville, working as a writer and recording demos. She's currently a staff writer at Evergreen, where she's been represented for the past six years, and where she wrote her upcoming single, "Get Over It" alongside Don Bedell and Trafton Harvey. Credits: Logo-Mindy Hart VO-Jim Fishback and Amanda Madi Music-Stephen Davis

My guest on this episode is Katie Ondrejicka, known as Katie O, a fifteen year-old classic country/bluegrass singer-songwriter from Jacksonville, Florida. Katie has been performing for the past 4 years all along the east coast. She has opened for Nashville artists: Linda Davis, Glenn Templeton, Trent Tomlinson, Craig Campbell, Rodney Atkins, and High Valley. She has performed at one of Florida‘s largest music festivals, The Suwannee River Jam, for the past three years. Recently, Katie has been working on a new album that will be released in a few months. She is the youngest of four children and the only girl. When Katie is not performing, you will most likely find her fishing. She gives her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, the glory for all of her blessings. To keep up with Katie O, you can follow her on all social media platforms @katieomusic.

Nashville recording artist and established songwriter, Sam Cary, is one of Southern California's hottest up and coming musicians. At  20 years old she has already begun to make her mark in the music industry, by playing stages such as Nashville’s iconic Bluebird Cafe and Commodore Grille, as well as receiving radio air time for her original music.

Alannah McCready has mad a lifelong habit out of pouring her heart and soul into every task she puts her mind to.  Join Alannah and myself as we talk about growing up in Minnesota, classical vocal training and hockey?  Yes, she was a championship goalie.  Plus we check out her song, "Something Like That".

Prior to his 41 million mile trip around the world, I got the opportunity to chat with Santa Claus.

She hails from Springfield, Missouri.  Chelsey James has a power house voice that will have you on your feet all night.  Check it out as we talk about her growing up in Southwest Missouri and how she got into the industry. website:  chelseyjamesmusic.com Follow b4Nashville on all socials Voice over provided by Fish & Amanda Madi Music written, performed, and produced by Stephen Davis

3 accomplished entertainers and song writers go into a bar....just kidding.  Signed to Fate Entertainment, the newly formed country-rock infused band, Nashvillains, is made up of veteran musicians and writersTroy Johnson, Brett Boyett, and Scott Lindsey.  Nashvillains’ inception stemmed from theseasonedveterans and musicians shared love of country music and rock and roll. Each member has been successful in their own right before coming together to record their debut full-length studio album, due out in 2021. Collectively, they have written and produced music for feature films, television shows, and major artists like The Chicks, Keith Urban, Cassadee Pope, James Taylor, Lauren Alaina, among many more

Scotty Hasting served our country in the US Army.  He was shot several times and survived.  Hear his story about the horrific event and how music became his life.

Canadian/Nashville based artists Alecia Aichelle has always know that country music was her destined path.  Informed she would never sing again after complications with throat surgery, Alecia illustrated true resilience and fought all odds for a miraculous recovery.  We talk about her fight, her dreams, her music, and pets.  Follow her on all streaming platforms and her social media.   aleciamusic.com @b4Nashville VO done by FISH and Amanda Madi All podcast music written, produced, and performed by Stephen Davis.  All rights reserved